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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.92, 45,047.40 and 27,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.92, 45,047.40 and 27,627.12 is: 38,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.92 : 45,047.40 = 27,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.92/45,047.40 = 27,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.92x = 45,047.40 × 27,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.92x = 1,244,529,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,529,925.49/32,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,091.73

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